The document provides an overview of the Indian macroeconomic environment and corporate performance. Some key points:
- Interest rates are expected to remain higher than the last decade, with implications for economic growth and asset valuations.
- Indian corporate earnings growth has averaged around 11% annually over the last three decades, with periods of higher and lower growth. Sustaining 12-13% earnings growth over the next decade is possible given factors like government spending and economic reforms.
- Valuations of Indian equities have moderated and are at more reasonable levels currently compared to historical averages. Small and mid-cap stocks remain at a valuation discount to large caps.
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